I Tested 3 Mousuf Perfumes So You Don’t Have To, Here’s How They Performed

I’m sure you’ve seen Mousuf floating around on TikTok or listed under “Middle Eastern perfume gems” on fragrance blogs at least once or twice. Especially that iconic brown bottle. Mousuf is a perfume line from Ard Al Zaafaran, a well-known Middle Eastern perfume house that’s built its name on affordable fragrances with surprisingly good performance. I got my hands on the three most popular Mousuf perfumes: Mousuf, Mousuf Wardi, and Mousuf Ramadi, to see what the hype was really about. Here’s my honest take on how each one performed. 1. Mousuf – The OG Brown Bottle Top Notes: Pineapple, Lemon, BergamotHeart Notes: Hazelnut, Black PepperBase Notes: Amberwood Accord, Patchouli, Cedarwood If this is your first dip into the Mousuf pool, this is where most people start, which doesn’t come as a surprise because it’s the most popular one. The scent opens with a blast of pineapple and lemon, but don’t be fooled, this isn’t a tropical cocktail. It quickly veers into gourmand territory with rich plum, chocolatey musk and woody sweetness dancing on the skin. It’s sweet, but in a very grown-up, Middle Eastern way. It’s almost syrupy with a smoky backdrop of oud. I immediately thought of 1 Million Lucky by Paco Rabanne, but Mousuf is more on the fruity-musky side, and it doesn’t have that fresh scent that 1 Million Lucky has. Price: $21.47. Where To Buy: Shop Amazon. Performance: The first hour is absolutely glorious. It’s loud, sweet, and attention-grabbing. But then it quiets down. It doesn’t vanish; it just settles into a more subtle skin scent. On me, it lasted around 7 – 8 hours but felt strongest within the first three. If you’re hugging someone or sitting close, they’ll smell it, but don’t expect beast-mode projection all day long.Wearability: Very unisex. Works well in cooler weather or at night. It’s less of an everyday perfume and more of a special occasion fragrance. Packaging: Gorgeous. Comes in a brown glass bottle with a gold sprayer tucked inside a rustic jute sack. It has a very Instagrammable, but not the most protective, packaging, especially if you’re clumsy. It’s not like other perfumes that come in boxes, this one can easily shatter if you drop it so be careful.  READ ALSO: 7 Nigerian Beauty Products That Deserve More Hype in 2025 2. Mousuf Wardi – The Ultra-Feminine Crowd-Pleaser Top Notes: Lychee, Raspberry, BlackcurrantHeart Note: RoseBase Notes: Patchouli, Benzoin, Amber, Musk “Wardi” literally means rose in Arabic, and this perfume wears that name proudly. From the first spray, you’re hit with a juicy explosion of red fruits. It’s like a fruit cocktail, something similar to when a raspberry sherbet meets rosewater. It smells thick, in the best possible way, and very syrupy sweet with a musky drydown.Some compare it to Angel Nova by Mugler, and I get the comparison because there’s a similar sugar-and-rose DNA here. I wore it out once and got compliments from both strangers and friends. If you like girly, bold, fruity scents, this is the one to get. But if you’re more into musky ambers or fresh aquatics, Wardi might feel a little overwhelming. Performance: This perfume doesn’t play. It has a strong projection and lingers in the air long after you’ve left the room. Easily lasted 8+ hours on me with no need to reapply.Wearability: More feminine and more suited for younger perfume lovers or those who lean into sweet scents. This is your signature scent if you loved Fantasy by Britney Spears in 2006 and now crave a more mature version.Price: $17.70. Where To Buy: Shop Amazon. READ ALSO: These 8 Paris Corner Perfumes Will Get You Compliments Constantly 3. Mousuf Ramadi – The Underrated Gem Top Notes: Lavender, MarineHeart Notes: Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, OrrisBase Notes: Amber, Oakmoss, Musk Ramadi, which means “grey” in Arabic, is the underdog of the trio and my personal favourite. It opens fresh and clean, almost like when an ocean breeze meets aftershave, if that makes sense. Then the scent progresses into something smooth and subtly floral. There’s a sophistication to this one that makes it feel more niche. While it’s synthetic (you can’t hide that at this price point), it smells expensive in a non-flashy way.The marine notes play nicely with the florals and amber, which makes it feel mature without being old-fashioned. I’ve worn it on workdays and to dinner, and it fits right in because it’s never overpowering, and always polished. Price: $22.99. Where To Buy: Shop Amazon. Performance: On my skin, Ramadi lasted around 6 hours. It’s not a beast, especially in the heat, but it gives off that “you just smell good” vibe without announcing itself.Wearability: Very unisex, but it leans more mature. If you’re looking for something elegant and distinct from the traditional sweet crowd-pleasers, you should try this. Honourable Mentions: Two More to Sniff Out Mousuf Azure: A more masculine-leaning scent with bergamot, juniper, and pepper opening into a spicy-woody base. It smells like a crisp, peppery cologne for everyday use.  Price: ₦22,000. Where To Buy: Shop Perfumes For Less. Mousuf Daisy: A fun, youthful scent with pink pepper, blueberry, daisy and vanilla. Like the name implies, Mousuf Daisy is floral and very daytime-friendly.  Price: ₦17,000. Where To Buy: Shop Dulexe Perfumes. Read Also: 7 Kayali Perfume Dupes You Absolutely Need To Get Your Hands On Packaging and Final Thoughts Which Mousuf Perfume Should You Try?